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CONGRATULATIONSTO THE CLASS OF 2016!

Dear UAA graduate,

Congratulations and welcome to the UAA Alumni Association! Your time as a college student is only the beginning of what can be a lifelong relationship with UAA.

As we embark on the challenges our state and university system face regarding the budget, know that your opinion matters. We need fresh, innovative ideas, looking at technological advances and implementations and other ways to cut costs and ensure future stability of programs throughout the university. I ask you, “What can you suggest we do to make the university more cost-effective while simultaneously having a positive impact on future UAA alumni?” We need alumni to think out of the box for new solutions that can have a positive change. Think about your past experience as a student and share new ideas for improvement.

This is one of many ways you can be part of the ever-growing UAA alumni network. We ask that you find your way to get involved, bring your ideas forth, and, together, we can ensure the best decisions are implemented that positively impact current students, alumni and our society.

Other ways to get involved and stay informed include:

• Checking out the list of alumni chapters and being a voice for future alumni!• Networking by attending the annual Green & Gold Gala and 9 in the Spine alumni events.• Attending home sporting events or just going to dinner at the Varsity Sports Grill at the Alaska Airlines Center. • Getting your Alumni WOLFcard and enjoying discounts at UAA events throughout campus.• Adding UAA Alumni apparel to your wardrobe through bookstore discounts.• Joining the LinkedIn community and following us on Facebook.• Reconnecting with professors after a year to discuss how your education has had a positive or negative impact on your career and what might be needed for future improvement. They really want to know.

Be the positive force by staying involved. If you do, I believe you will find UAA is not only an amazing university to attend, but an exceptional alma mater.

Sincerely,

Leverette Hoover, PresidentUAA Alumni Association

UAA Alumni Association | www.uaa.alaska.edu/alumni | [email protected] | 907.786.1942

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SPRING 2016 I COMMENCEMENT

The University of Alaska Anchorage awards degrees and certificates in commencement ceremonies held eachDecember and May as directed by the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska Statewide System of

Higher Education. All degrees and certificates are conferred by the authority of the Board of Regents.

SPRING CLASS OF

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UAA ALMA MATER

ALASKA’S FLAG SONG

Eight stars of gold on a field of blue,

Alaska’s flag, may it mean to you;

The blue of the sea, the evening sky,

The mountain lakes and the flow’rs nearby;

The gold of the early sourdough’s dreams,

The precious gold of the hills and streams;

The brilliant stars in the northern sky,

The “Bear,” the “Dipper,” and, shining high,

The great North Star with its steady light,

O’er land and sea a beacon bright,

Alaska’s flag to Alaskans dear,

The simple flag of a last frontier.

THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER

Oh, say, can you see,

By the dawn’s early light,

What so proudly we hailed

At the twilight’s last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars,

Through the perilous fight,

O’er the ramparts we watched,

Were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets’ red glare,

The bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night

That our flag was still there.

Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave

O’er the land of the free

And the home of the brave?

Francis Scott Key

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COMMENCEMENT I SPRING 2016 SPRING 2016 I COMMENCEMENT

THE BOARD OF REGENTSUNIVERSITY OF ALASKA

Jyotsna Heckman, ChairFairbanks, 2011-2019

Gloria O’Neill, Vice ChairAnchorage, 2013-2021

Kenneth J. Fisher, SecretaryJuneau, 2009-2017

John Davies, TreasurerFairbanks, 2015-2023

Dale Anderson, RegentJuneau, 2012-2021

Sheri Buretta, RegentEagle River, 2015-2023

Mary K. Hughes, RegentAnchorage, 2002-2017

Stacey Lucason, RegentAnchorage, 2015-2017

Deena M. Paramo, RegentPalmer, 2015-2019

Lisa Parker, RegentSoldotna, 2015-2023

Andy Teuber, RegentKodiak, 2015-2023

ADMINISTRATIONUNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE

James Johnsen, PresidentUniversity of Alaska Statewide System

Tom Case, Chancellor

Sam Gingerich, Provost and ExecutiveVice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

William Spindle, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services

Megan Olson, Vice Chancellorfor University Advancement

Bruce Schultz, Vice Chancellorfor Student Affairs

Renee Carter-Chapman, Senior Vice Provostfor Institutional Effectiveness

CONTENTSGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Order of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

2016 Emeritus, Honorary Degreeand Meritorious Service Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Student Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

President’s Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chancellor’s Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Academic Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Class of Spring 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

College of Business and Public Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

College of Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Community and Technical College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

University Honors College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Graduating with Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-26

Commencement Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Congratulations from UAA Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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ORDER OF EVENTSProcessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pomp and Circumstance

(Audience, Please Remain Standing)

Alaska Native Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim Tsimshian Dancers

Faculty Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tara SmithFaculty Senate President

Presenting of the Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UAA Army ROTC Color Guard

The Star Spangled Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zaide ManzanoB.M. Education

Alaska’s Flag Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel ComerB.M. Performance

Memorial and Moment of Silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provost Sam Gingerich

President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President James Johnsen

Conferring of Emeritus Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chancellor Tom CaseProvost Sam Gingerich

Conferring and Presentation of Honorary Degree and Meritorious Service Award . . . . UA Board of Regents

Chancellor’s Charge to the Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chancellor Tom Case

Student Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathon Taylor

Congratulations from the Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tara SmithFaculty Senate President

Presentation of Candidates for Graduation

Congratulations from the UAA Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth MaderB.A. Justice, ’94

UAA Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University Wind EnsembleSoloists – Zaide Manzano and Daniel Comer

Conferring of Degrees and Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UA Board of Regents

Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Audience, Please Rise)

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2016 EMERITUSThe position of emeritus is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a full-time professor or staff member who has retired after a minimum of 10 years of faithful service to the University of Alaska.

Dr. Stephen ColtProfessor Emeritus of Economics

College of Business and Public Policy University of Alaska Anchorage

Dr. Claudia DybdahlProfessor Emerita of Elementary Education

College of EducationUniversity of Alaska Anchorage

Dr. George GeistautsProfessor Emeritus of Business Administration

College of Business and Public PolicyUniversity of Alaska Anchorage

Dr. Elizabeth GraberProfessor Emerita of EnglishCollege of Arts and Sciences

Kenai Peninsula College

Dr. Gunnar KnappProfessor Emeritus of Economics

College of Business and Public PolicyUniversity of Alaska Anchorage

Mr. Michael HawfieldAssociate Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science

College of Arts and SciencesKenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus

Dr. Bruno KappesProfessor Emeritus of Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences University of Alaska Anchorage

Ms. Melodee MonsonStaff Emerita

College of HealthUniversity of Alaska Anchorage

Dr. Helen (He) LiuProfessor Emerita of Civil Engineering

College of EngineeringUniversity of Alaska Anchorage

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HONORARY DEGREE AWARD

JANIE LEASKHonorary Doctor of Humane Letters

JANIE LEASK has been working to bridge the divide between the two Alaskas—urban and rural—almost since she entered the workforce. Leask is Haida-Tsimshian and Irish-German, was raised in both Metlakatla and Anchorage, and has been formally adopted into the Tsimshian Eagle Clan. As she grew up, she found ways to connect her disparate experiences and learned the fundamentals of effective cross-cultural communication, something she would carry forward into her work among Alaska’s peopleand industries.

She started her career with Alaska Federation of Natives, matching people with pipeline jobs soon after it began to change the landscape in Alaska. Leask took on new roles and more responsibilities with AFN before being elected president, a position she held from 1982–89. She spent the next 15 years serving first as vice president of community development for National Bank of Alaska, then as manager of community relations for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. While in these positions, she continued her work in helping further a greater understanding between urban and rural Alaskans. She took over as president and CEO of First Alaskans Institute in 2006, where she served for nearly five years, helping nurture a new generation of Alaska Native leaders.

She has earned numerous awards for her work on behalf of Alaska Natives and rural communities, including a Governor’s Award, the Alaska Village Initiative’s Chief’s Knife Award and CIRI Shareholder of the Year. In 2014, she was inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame.

Leask and her husband, Don Reed, moved to Homer in 2013, where she became engaged in community activities after retiring from her favorite pastime, women’s ice hockey. She is currently a member of the board of directors for Haven House, a local women’s shelter, and participates on the State Select Committee on Legislative Ethics.

In recognition of her devotion and commitment in creating honest and respectful connections among diverse communities, the University of Alaska Anchorage proudly confers upon Janie Leask the title of Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

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MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

JEWEL JONESMeritorious Service Award

JEWEL JONES has built a longstanding career in local government and community nonprofits, dedicating her efforts and the Municipality’s attention to underserved populations for the past several decades.

Jewel grew up in Harlem and started her career in Anchorage more than 34 years ago. While holding leadership positions under six mayors, Jewel focused on creating opportunities for minority Alaskans and empowering young people.

While in local government, Jewel held high-level positions in several departments, including the director of Anchorage Social Services Department. Jewel focused on high-need populations, recruiting minority residents into public health careers, establishing the Anchorage Senior Center and advocating for services to low-income families.

After leaving the public sector, Jewel briefly operated her own consulting firm and provided management advice to local businesses. In 2007, she accepted a temporary role as Interim executive director of Anchorage Community Land Trust, a local nonprofit focused on developing and supporting Mountain View—the nation’s most diverse census tract. That temporary role lasted seven years and, while serving as director, Jewel helped revitalize the neighborhood by converting an abandoned warehouse into modern office space, creating affordable studio space for area artists and even bringing the first bank in 20 years back to the neighborhood. Earlier this year, the community center at Ridgeline Terrace—a new 70-unit mixed-income housing complex off Mountain View Drive—was named in her honor.

Active in the early years of the Alaska Black Caucus and Alaska Black Leadership Conference, Jewel has previously been recognized for her contributions to Anchorage. In 2001, the Alaska chapter of the National Association of Social Workers named her “Citizen of the Year.” She received the Athena Award from the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce in 2003 and the BP/YMCA Women of Achievement award in 2011. In 2013, she was inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame. She also served eight years as board chair of the Alaska Housing Finance Corp.

In recognition of her support for the diverse populations of Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage proudly awards Jewel Jones the Meritorious Service Award.

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WELCOME

JONATHON TAYLORStudent Speaker

JONATHON TAYLOR is a fitting selection for Commencement speaker. After all, he’s been speaking on behalf of his 16,000 classmates for the past year as their student body president.

Jonathon took the reins of USUAA—the university’s student government organization—in May 2015, a few months after budget concerns began dominating Alaska’s headlines, and a few months before University of Alaska named its new president. In times of significant change, Jonathon’s role with USUAA often took on the focus of a full-time job, which he balanced with his coursework and his involvement with Seawolf Debate throughout his senior year. Despite the demanding schedule, Jonathon has still excelled academically as an undergraduate while fully dedicating himself to the diverse concerns of the UAA student body.

Today, Jonathon graduates with a bachelor’s degree in political science, with minors in communication, economics and journalism. He is a three-time recipient of the UAA Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award and has been named to the Chancellor’s List each year of his enrollment at UAA. His independent research on media portrayals of the trans community was selected as one of the top papers of the 2015 Student Showcase.

In addition to his work with student government, Jonathon has also made a name for himself on Seawolf Debate. In his first year with the team, his persuasive skills earned him the top novice debater prize at regional tournaments. As a senior, he was ranked 33rd in the world, alongside partner Johanna Richter, after the pair advanced to the elimination rounds of the world tournament in Thessaloniki, Greece this January. Jonathon and Johanna also won the Seattle University Worlds Debate Tournament this December.

Jonathon clearly likes to stay busy, and graduation will provide only a brief rest. Tomorrow, he returns tohis job. Yes, in addition to his immense campus involvement, he has also worked full time throughout his senior year.

Coached by Michelle Scaman, term instructor, Journalism and Communication

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Dear Graduate,

You are all accomplishing amazing things, and I look forward to the mark you will make with the education you’ve received at UAA!

Thank you for choosing UAA. I am proud to celebrate with you as your hard work and dedication are recognized.

With this degree, you join extraordinary UAA alumni who are making a difference in their professions, in their communities and in our state. I challenge you to keep learning, using your talents to help build a better future.

Today we also welcome you to our community of nearly 50,000 alumni. We sincerely hope you will stay in touch as your continued involvement helps to sustain our growing Hometown University community.

You will always be welcome at UAA—you are forever part of the #UAAmazing stories being written here every day.

With warmest regards,

Tom Case, ChancellorUniversity of Alaska Anchorage

Dear Graduate,

Today you join a long line of rightfully proud graduates when you receive your degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage. In this signature new facility, many thousands more will follow you over the years. Congratulations on a great personal achievement. Your hard work invested in earning your degree prepares you well to write the next chapter of your life. Whatever script you choose to write, you can carry it out with the great personal strength and self-confidence you have developed here at UAA.

My counsel for you today is that you remain inquisitive, keep learning, continue to grow intellectually and find ways throughout your careers to give back to your community and to UAA. I hope you remain with us here in Alaska, but wherever life’s journey may take you, please accept my congratulations and very best wishes for your happiness and success.

Sincerely,

James Johnsen, PresidentUniversity of Alaska

WELCOME

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ACADEMIC TRADITIONSRobes, Mortarboards, Hoods

An academic legend tells of a wise old Greek who dressed his students in mason’s sackcloth robes with mortarboards because, “Their destiny is to build. Some will build cities, some will build lives—perhaps one of them will build an empire; but all will be builders on the solid foundation of knowledge.”

Whether or not the ancient Greek dressed his students in sackcloth and mortarboard, the academic robes worn today by graduates and faculty trace their beginnings to the mid-12th century, when small groups studied under the tutelage of a scholar (often a monk or priest). These “students” chose to dress in a robe similar to that of their teacher. Through the centuries, this traditional scholarly dress did not change much. Each individual scholar donned special colors, fur and fabrics, as did his students. In contrast to those Old World customs, today’s academic robe has a basic organization that allows you to identify even more about the scholar.

Today’s scholars are the university faculty. They wear academic robes with colorful “hoods” reminiscent of the medieval monk’s cowl. The size and colors of the hood tell the observer what discipline the scholar pursued and from which college or university he or she graduated.

UAA master’s degree graduates will be wearing their hoods today, for they have gone beyond the bachelor’s degree to learn more and become scholars. The University of Alaska Anchorage’s colors are gold and green, hence these colors on the hood. The velvet trim on the hood signifies the scholar’s field. For example, a Master of Education recipient will have his gold and green hood trimmed in light blue; a Master of Science recipient will have his gold and green hood trimmed in golden yellow.

Some colleges and universities use the soft beret, but the prevailing style of cap is the traditional square mortarboard, decorated with a long tassel. You may notice some faculty wearing a soft beret-style cap.

It does not matter whether the tassel is worn on the left or right of the mortarboard, but it is often customary to change the tassel to the other side after receiving the diploma.

While you may not be able to identify the origins of each specific academic robe and hood appearing in today’s commencement ceremony, you can reflect that from the certificate graduate in his black gown to the Doctor of Philosophy, student and professors alike are paying homage to more than 800 years of academic tradition.

University Mace

The grand marshal carries the University of Alaska Anchorage mace in the commencement procession and places it in a stand on the stage during commencement ceremonies to signify the importance of the occasion. The UAA Alumni Association commissioned the mace in 1990 and two talented UAA employees created it. Dr. Vern Oremus, former dean of UAA’s previous College of Career and Vocational Education, used a lathe to create the wooden staff and head. Associate Professor of Art Mariano Gonzales designed and produced the sterling silver torch at the top of the mace. The mace symbolizes UAA as a university of distinction and is traditionally entrusted to the faculty in recognition of their critical role in the education of our students.

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CLASS OF 2016DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREESCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

DR. JOHN R. D. STALVEY, DEAN

MARIANA IVANOVICPh.D. Clinical-Community Psychologywith a Rural Indigenous EmphasisPsychology MajorUniversity of Philosophy Belgrade, SerbiaM.S., Clinical Psychology,University of Alaska Anchorage

DISSERTATION: The Effects of Clients and Therapists Practicing Mindfulness Together onSession Outcomes

The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of therapists and clients practicing mindfulness together at the start of the session on session outcomes. The study’s findings did not provide any evidence that clients and therapists experienced mindfulness sessions more positively compared tothe psycho-education session.

Major Advisor: James M. Fitterling

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MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF ARTSAnthropologyTamara J. Holman

MASTER OF FINE ARTSCreative Writingand Literary ArtsKathryn K. BauslerHarold W. MartindaleStephanie L. Smith

MASTER OF SCIENCEBiological SciencesLisa M. Ebbs

Clinical PsychologyAlanna R. de la Pena- BradshawLucia L. Grauman NeanderKevin HalvorsenJulienne A. Heimerl-LeeTyler J. HoytLauren A. MitchellAriel N. MoilanenPatricia M. QuinnJaime L. SpatrisanoDivina-Grace L. TrevethanKathleen J. Walgren

GRADUATECERTIFICATES

Children’s Mental HealthKathleen J. Walgren

BACCALAUREATEDEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTSAnthropologyBrianna M. Aspelund*Sarah E. Carter*

Kyle M. Demientieff-Worl*Gavyn F. DuthieSarah R. Elton*Norma M. JohnsonAlexandria F. MullanJosie M. OlivaKimberlyn A. Skille

ArtWilliam K. DowdEmily A. Gelino-Bequette**Hans W. HallinenChloe L. KellerBrandi E. Kerley**Margaret M. A. Koeneman**Dallas Jeanne McDonaldYasuhito Nakasato*Dolly V. SantosMarcia A. Varady*Stefanie J. Vigoren

Biological SciencesMartin R. Erickson

Dual LanguagesJade A. Gardner

EnglishJoanna A. Blaine*Kayleigh A. Brandt*Carly L. CampbellArlo N. DavisKylie A. DervaesAlder R. Fletcher**Cambria HoutteCyndi KramerSamantha M. Mack**Mohagani A. MagnetekRobyn M. McKerleySharon A. MerrittHailey S. Nicolet-Lloyd*Wolfgang Q. Olsson**Lisa M. PearceAnnie K. PembertonMichelia L. PetersonAmilyn ReeceAdriane N. Riddle

Mark J. RileyKatherine E. ScottJennifer L. SteinmanMakaila N. Stroud-DunnNicole M. Willson**Lindsay K. WindelElana L. Yanusz*Gabriel N. Zorea

Environment and SocietySarah E. Ingram*Devin S. Johnson*Lisa R. Yates

HistoryKatelyn A. Bailey NixonGerman D. BaqueroAndrew C. BarlowJoanna A. Blaine*Brittany J. BurnsAshley N. CarsonPatrick R. DavidgeJessica J. Dison*Michael DixonDominick C. EubankTeresa R. FloresWilliam G. JohnsEdward A. JuraszekLauren M. LangfordCasey J. LarkFrazier T. Manfull**Jenell J. MeeKylie M. PerryKaarin R. RamerMelissa A. ReidAurora L. Rogers*Heather A. TeelHannah R. Vreeman

International StudiesRosalie T. Gunawan*Connor N. KeeseckerIsabella M. MaierClaire E. MattinglyKelly A. Miller*Lorin R. MillerJane E. Piraino

Lauren E. Pratt*Marie Shela L. SalongaGerhard J. Sells**Shayla R. ShaishnikoffHaliehana M. Stepetin**Bryan M. WuestenbergKateryna S. Zozulya*

Journalism and Public CommunicationsKendall R. BautistaDavid V. BlakeGeorge L. BrandenburgWesley J. Early*George C. HydeMatthew E. JohnsonNichole P. KrugerMichael I. MillerMohamad O. ObeidiSharon Yi

LanguagesKeelin E. BaughmanCarla J. Bazan Pirotto*Joanna A. Blaine*Lindsey K. DowlingKacie L. Gastanaga**Rosalie T. Gunawan*Ethan E. N. Keanaaina*Meaghan E. LessardIain C. MillerMichelle C. MontanoKylie M. PerryKyra J. RomeroWhitney M. RoseGerhard J. Sells**Samuel E. SloneAndrea K. Staats*Heather A. TeelAnastasia C. TessandoreThomas J. Zimmerman

MathematicsJacob D. CordellDaniel J. Harder

CLASS OF 2016COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

DR. JOHN R. D. STALVEY, DEAN

*Cum Laude, **Magna Cum Laude, ***Summa Cum LaudeGonfalon carried by Victor Perri Jimenez, B.A. Journalism and Public Communications, 2014

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PhilosophyHughie BarnettDaniel J. HarderDaniel J. JimenezMarie Shela L. SalongaHayleigh D. Stephens

Political ScienceAlexander L. Anderson**Hughie BarnettYaroslav C. A. LundSamantha M. Mack**Anna R. Matthews**Kiana K. A. L. Morris**Catherine D. MumfordMatthieu F. Ostrander**Rosie L. SmithSarah N. StrahleJonathon M. Taylor**

PsychologyMolly M. Abramczyk McCrackenCaleb J. AmosAshley P. BellStephanie BurkettBrooke N. BurnettAmanda M. CanoTracy L. ChristlErin L. Cockreham*Paige N. CordellShawn I. DauphineeKayli S. Davies-Briese*Tessamae M. EndesJill M. Evans**Christie B. GibbsHolly C. HandleyMarissa N. HeimEmily L. HerbigLucas HornStephanie D. HsuAliana Rose P. IsipMeagan B. KernJillian K. LandauNa’Le’Na C. LargayJenna E. R. LarsonBrenique T. LoweChristyn T. LuuAlli K. MadisonJessica E. MartinTayler S. Matthews**Kirsten R. McBrideJenisha K. MixsonKatherine D. NancePaul W. NetzelSamantha R. PoeschelKelsey E. Powell

Sierra A. RobinsonRus’sel S. Sampson*Cory J. ShellCydney S. ShortJeanette S. SmartRachel E. TildenEugene VaughanMadchen M. WausonNicole J. Wetzel*Kayleigh S. WhiteKpria D. WilkersonJulia M. York**

SociologyDaija CorneliousGregory P. GeddesRobert J. LaBrec IIIRobert PerimanBailey J. StevensonRoseanne K. VoylesJennifer M. White

TheatreKatelyn A. Bailey NixonChristopher R. Evans*Joshua A. Evans**Taylor M. HicksMeredith C. Mapes*Raymond D. Stewart IISavanna R. Wilson

BACHELOR OFFINE ARTSSusan B. Bybee*Lucy E. Franklin**Andrea L. Moore**

BACHELOR OF MUSICMusic Education EmphasisSara M. Anderholm**Chera T. Boom*Jonathan W. Cannamore**Jonathan P. HeynenJoy M. KilMichael W. SeePatricia E. SullivanJames M. Webb*

Music PerformanceJonathan P. HeynenJoy M. KilMichael W. See

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEAnthropologySherry A. Strizak*Luisa M. Yoter

Biological SciencesRobert L. Anders*Jacob D. ArthenErika R. Arthur**Dan F. AuHailey D. Boatman*Justin R. Casareno*Alice J. Choi*Leticia E. DowdHunter A. GravleyHeather S. Grimes*Nicholas A. Jackson*Grace L. JohnsonGerald W. KemptonMaegan E. Lange*Shyanne R. Lockman*Kelsey A. Meacham**Iain C. MillerVanessa L. Muhlenbruch*Nicholas A. Oliver**Lenett OrtizJames R. RaderKatinna E. Rodriguez Baisi**Romal SafiMatthew E. SchubertPhillip M. StaceyDavis J. StewartJudy L. T. VuKyle J. WisnewskiMariah E. WolfeDer Yang

ChemistryClaire I. BradburyGelsey E. CarmichaelSilvia V. Figueroa De SaettoneKevin E. Fitzpatrick**Alexis M. GrieserDarion L. Heald*

Environment and SocietyTaylor R. CampbellAleksandr C. Pfaffe*Stephanie F. Rice*Zoe R. I. Tressel

Geological SciencesKelsy J. Konkright**Dawn M. LoxleyLuc D. Rondeau*Connor T. TaylorDylan R. Van Rozeboom

Interdisciplinary StudiesDanielle L. Dixon

MathematicsJessica F. Baker*Leslie M. BrooksMatthew J. Byron**Karen S. ClarkSteve ForrestTanner B. KupczynskiMolly M. Matlock**Yoshimitsu E. Nagaoka*Brian A. Odle***

Natural SciencesSelena L. BarajasMcKenzie L. Bradford**Krystal L. BrewerLeslie M. BrooksSean M. Costello**Frances L. HoneaGerald W. KemptonJordan D. LoeweIain C. MillerJohn-Caleb A. O’Malley*Joseph F. O’MalleySimone Penker***Rachel L. SchoenbornElliot F. StutzerAshley M. VanderwallHeidi C. WalterChristy L. WarnerDaniel J. Warren

PsychologyAlistaire S. BostickKrystal L. BrewerHaleigh S. Lloyd*Andrea T. Olsen**Danielle M. ParkerWanda D. ReedSarah C. SnyderAmanda N. Stanley

SociologyKaitlyn C. Roberts

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OF ARTSGeneral ProgramDevie B. AbayaRonnie A. AdamsShae Aliu**Andrea L. AlstromMarilyn M. AlstromMatthew R. AndersonAnjelica J. ArdingerCassandra N. Ayerdis

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Rebecca J. BastienKarissa L. BetlanRachel C. BlackSamantha B. BolandHalle J. BrandenburgNadia M. CarrascoSamantha A. CoyShawn I. DauphineeRoxie C. DeesOlivia N. DekreonCelia DentonSandi A. DickfossNicolas J. DonatelliJohn F. DrescherKristine S. Estrada*Ryan L. EvansJoseph C. FiskeauxRachel L. GalvezEugenio G. GonzalezKim N. Harris*Phillip G. HillKevin HuynhSusan J. HviidLena A. IlligJoanna W. JamesEric C. JensenJosiah J. JonesJennifer L. KellyMeagan B. KernTawny M. KlebesadelSherry L. LawhornRoy V. LeBlancJessica LeeMacy LeeVanessa O. LeeDustin M. Linger*Haley L. MarvinLorin R. MillerKaren L. MopasLaura C. Nebeck**Gage S. Nehilla*Seth M. NelsonErynne N. H. Nord*Emily J. Olds*Yoon Jung OtterstetterKatey L. PalmerBrian M. PavadoreEniana M. PellumbiGordon D. Peterman Jr.Britta M. PetersenCaitlin M. PorterYoungmi S. Reid**Kevin S. RigganKendall M. RobertsShannon E. Rodgers*Vanessa M. Roy*Rachel E. Saunders

Cassi-Mae L. SeptienJordan P. ShannonStephanie L. Sheaffer*Susan D. StevensLisa N. UninMiriah E. ValerioMisty E. VanlueElisha B. WaughKelly J. WeckesserCimmie L. WhiteKamuela F. WilliamsShawn D. WilliamsBryan R. WillisSia XiongElikunida Yakunin

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MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONGeneral ManagementRyan C. BuchholdtAlicia L. BudahlRheannon P. BurgoyneSteven A. CzajkowskiDaniel P. FergusonChelsea N. GuintuJarod T. HooglandLouis J. Kuest IIIAmy L. MillerLucas K. MillerSamantha OlahJessica A. RockMario RoncadorChristina L. SeidlerWoosuk SeoKatherine L. SmoakJohn C. SteadmanAlyssa J. StraubTom L. TaylorLouis R. UllrichBrian M. Wilson

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONMichael J. BatchLuAnn K. ButtonKortnee R. CarmackJeffrey S. DicksonNantia KrisintuKaitlin A. MorrisNikki R. Polzin

MASTER OF SCIENCEGlobal Supply ChainManagementMeredith M. CameronLeslie M. CarterJames A. CusickKarishma DahiyaKenneth EllisNicole Z. FredrickMichelle L. Humphrey

Patrick W. JulianTaylor M. MitchellAndrew G. NeuerburgMichael E. RossWoosuk SeoThomas J. Smith

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

BACHELOR OF ARTSEconomicsJessica F. Baker*Jasmin M. Martin*Evan J. MulcahyMalori K. NortonMatthieu F. Ostrander**Molly B. WattNicole M. Willson**

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONAccountingStacey B. BarcinasSandra M. BlumMichelle A. BuckleyClaire E. CascioElyea H. CobbanGreggory J. Cordell*Kristen E. CulverChristian V. DiamondNicolas R. FentonElyce HackleyAmy M. HavardShawna K. HendrickSamantha A. JohnstoneJulia C. KellyInza Kone*Dominique E. Kurth*Diana V. LopezJacki I. Mallinger**Bryce J. Manasan*Jeffrey R. MayrandWilliam C. MitchellRachael C. MohnsRussell NelsonAmy B. Noe*

Christine V. PetersonHayley M. Rodgers*Jose J. RodriguezHunter R. Romberg**Corbin R. SmithTheresa V. SongNicholas A. StoudtYuliya M. Subbota*Shahin SultanaAdam V. Tebow**Vadym V. TyshkevychTimothy J. VeilleuxMaria V. VoinovaChristopher J. WaetjenTori A. WangrudStacey R. WarnerCorina V. WilliamsJaclyn M. Willmott*William M. WilmothSheng YangYana V. YermolenkoTeddie G. YuneBrittany M. Zimmerman

EconomicsSean S. Alexander**Adam V. ArchibaldNomin BatmunkhAshley E. BeesonKatelin R. Bethel**Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald*Cedrick Gagnon-RatelleStephen R. KenningtonSarah L. NicholsRandom J. ReameyNicholas A. Stoudt

FinanceKatelin R. Bethel**Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald*David A. KarvetskiWilliam B. KerslakeDominique E. Kurth*Matthew A. NuttallHailey E. Oglesbee*Daniel J. Ornelas*Kamel Oumchiche

Kevin E. ReillyAlexander R. RenoAustin P. Sevalrud*Kin Y. ShawPatricia Sprecher*Wade J. StahleLydia K. StoughMelanie R. WalkerJoshua A. WerbaJenifer M. WillefordAndrea F. WilsonRuth A. YangDennis H. YiHanxiao Zhang

Global Logistics andSupply Chain ManagementAthena T. DalsfoistTaylor L. Heber*Sarah R. HenkelTori L. HowardAnastasiia S. MorozovaHailey E. Oglesbee*Michael E. RossMichael T. SantangeloShayla M. SilvaDaniel L. ValetteDonavan M. WaltonMatthew D. Williams**Matthew S. Witt

ManagementSean S. Alexander**Adam V. ArchibaldKarli A. BrakesKimberly A. BurkeKenneth J. ClarkeJustin M. CollinsLee D. CruiseAmanda M. DoughtyTerence J. FordFelipe A. Godoy DiazPaige C. Hahn**Sarah E. HallArie V. Henry*Tori L. HowardBilly J. Hughes

CLASS OF 2016COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY

DR. RASHMI PRASAD, DEAN

*Cum Laude, **Magna Cum Laude, ***Summa Cum LaudeGonfalon carried by Calvin Schrage, B.B.A. Accounting, 2015

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Amber J. Ingersol**Lauren S. JohnsonKimberly R. JonesMitchell R. KitterDevyn N. Kubley*Blake LeaskChristian L. LeckbandJacki I. Mallinger**Chelsea R. MarshallGarret D. MckinneyGenesis A. Mejia*Tiare S. MejiaDorothy M. Ochoa*Kaylie M. O’DanielJerod C. ParkShannon A. Rasic*Etienne RichardJose J. RodriguezEthan K. SchneiderDaria K. SkibaMaywen T. SonAna R. Spaic Rodrigues*Stephanie L. Straub*Jennifer L. StullerKaitlyn R. Surdyk**Larissa M. TapiaBlake A. Tatchell*Cody J. ThomasEllen N. VanGorderJoshua T. VoMelanie R. WalkerDonavan M. WaltonSean M. WilesMatthew D. Williams**Isabel G. YamatSheng YangMila Zeng

ManagementInformation SystemsNomin BatmunkhRobert P. Courtney*Glenn C. De GuzmanBlythe R. KirbySivadej B. KitchpanichMignon C. KrampDaniel J. Ornelas*Sean R. PatteeBrooxie L. RobinsonHunter R. Romberg**Trevor J. SchmidtSamantha T. VeilleuxEric O. Zaragoza

MarketingSadie M. Arneson*Kimberly A. BurkeKenneth J. ClarkeLee D. CruiseFelipe A. Godoy DiazPaige C. Hahn**Sarah E. HallTaylor L. Heber*Arie V. Henry*Kimberly R. JonesMitchell R. KitterDevyn N. Kubley*Blake LeaskChristian L. LeckbandGarret D. MckinneyGenesis A. Mejia*Tiare S. MejiaKyle A. MillerAnastasiia S. MorozovaDorothy M. Ochoa*Jerod C. ParkAlexander R. RenoKassidy M. RhodesEtienne RichardDaria K. SkibaAna R. Spaic Rodrigues*Stephanie L. Straub*Kelsie A. L. SullivanBlake A. Tatchell*Cody J. ThomasChristopher A. WilliamsAndrea F. WilsonChristian M. Yambao

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OFAPPLIED SCIENCEAccountingMario A. BaezAna-Dusica DevicSarai L. EtheridgeKatherine E. GalangOswald P. MarquezAmanda R. McConnellSanJuan E. OrdonezSelena L. PetersenJeanette A. SeybertLaura F. Sison*Amber L. SkokanMichaela J. SunbergNicole J. Wetzel*Nasya A. WilliamsMiranda P. Wright

Business Computer Information SystemsEric Recustodio

Logistics and Supply Chain OperationsJennifer E. AllenJennie E. CooperSamantha L. TerryHarold Yutuc*

Small Business AdministrationLina B. MariscalChelsea L. RyanKim M. TranHarold Yutuc*

CERTIFICATES

Logistics and Supply Chain OperationsTrevor K. FarnsworthMax I. Musial

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MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHINGEducationDennis I. BlackburnKaytlyn M. ChurchHannah E. CooleyParker J. DahlAaron L. HensleyKaren M. LavyDavid M. MazurMichael C. MoerleinFanny J. NewtonCarina V. NikitenkoKayla P. PollockScott H. Roseman

MASTER OF EDUCATIONCounselor EducationDanielle M. CaswellMackenzie T. GalindoJule a. Harle-HeimMadison C. JacobsKristina J. MagnerJade E. MannJennifer A. MillerChristine E. Ray-SaeleeAlexandria W. Troxtell

Early Childhood Special EducationEmily J. GingueMicheal E. LukeRaquel M. Martinez

Educational LeadershipHelena W. BatmanTimothy L. BauerNicole S. DraperMichael W. EvansCarolyn S. FautanuKelly L. HoppChristine D. IrwinJeffrey M. LesseigKelly M. McBrideCarey E. Newsome III

Meghan R. RedmondKyle W. SchneiderAaron T. SchramEric WilletsJason J. Williams

Special EducationElisa K. Singleton

Teaching and LearningShauna C. BootonMelissa A. BramanDaoluang D. FarrensAmanda L. HuambachanoTulsi S. PatilSheila Wilson

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Counselor EducationErin Kinavey Wennerstrom

Language EducationMelanie R. FranklinMarisa R. GliecoMaykou HansenMichelle E. MellbergAllyson R. Novy

PrincipalConnie M. BamburgJason R. BentMichelle M. DamlSara J. DykstraDeborah A. HagedornCynthia A. HillBryan M. KirbyChelsea L. MauroMark E. OppeBennetta E. OrchittMichael D. ScottKelly C. ThrunStanley O. Van AmburgAnna P. WalkerJamie K. Wyatt

Special EducationMelanee A. Stinnett-VossWhitney Williams

SuperintendentGale R. Pratt

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES

Early ChildhoodEmily K. McLaughlinAlohilani Ornellas


BACHELOR OF ARTSEarly Childhood EducationCourtney S. BaillyNicole Y. Bickford-St. PierreHillary C. Bogard*Lauren E. BooneTammy R. Christin**Haylee A. HowardTammi K. KimKelly G. Maxim**Darya MiroshnickSavannah J. Nordby*Lauren RomJune H. Skinner*Merlee B. SunigaMicall L. SweetMegan Taylor***Rebecca J. Thomas*Eric M. Wichorek**

Elementary EducationAlexis R. Andree*Yuliana S. BuryaKara S. Campbell*Rachel L. DeRaeve*Lauren F. Dorman*Sariaye S. Fishburn*Justin B. Franchino**

Hannah Y. S. HanKayla J. Hogate**Audrey E. LearyMelissa G. MallettSean P. MolineJulia B. Moore**Sarah T. Powers**Brent D. RamsayKaitlyn K. Syverson**Julie A. West

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OFAPPLIED SCIENCEEarly ChildhoodDevelopmentKimberly D. BuskirkGabrielle K. FinlaysonVictoria R. Glick*Marci A. Hawkins*Rebecca K. LarsonLogann E. LeeAlicia G. Renfer*Tammy M. RiceStevana C. Roy*Amy L. Stone*

CLASS OF 2016COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DR. PAUL DEPUTY, DEAN

*Cum Laude, **Magna Cum Laude, ***Summa Cum LaudeGonfalon carried by Kristi L. Bryers, M.Ed. Counselor Education, 2014

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MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYDinnah A. Ojwanga

MASTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERINGMatthew L. Dougherty

MASTER OF SCIENCEApplied Environmental Science and TechnologyMichael S. Cliggett

Arctic EngineeringDavid SquierJason T. Zottola

Civil EngineeringBenjamin J. WagnerSava P. White

Engineering ManagementJulianna R. FuquaJasen A. Kintner

Project ManagementJeffrey L. EstesCarolyn S. FornerSusan H. GiedtAllison M. MurrellYelena ReepWalter Y. Youlo


Environmental Regulations and PermittingDaniel M. BleidornAlia ChistyHaley N. McIntyreVicki R. Nelson

Keith W. TorranceJillian K. Vlahovich


BACHELOR OF ARTSComputer ScienceChristopher M. BrooksNeal D. Logan*Michael M. Mobley**

BACHELOR OF SCIENCECivil EngineeringZachary B. BakerRiley J. BrongaWilliam M. Columbus Jr. IIIJean Ursula V. CumlatJessica M. FarrellDarya HurskayaAnna K. McKay**Audrey M. RussoJoshua H. SmithTara R. Walter

Computer ScienceDavid M. BretzBoyd Y. ChingGabriel F. Esposito*Tuan HuynhStryker L. McLaneKenneth C. Mendenhall IIDavid R. RathbunTrail M. Reid***Evan T. RileyJames A. TweetYujian Zhao*

Electrical EngineeringMartha L. BandaAlejandro Johnson Eusebio**Andrew S. LanzLance C. LeberDuo NingPeter D. Oczkus

EngineeringBrittany A. BoringJesse C. BradyJohn C. DavisJeremiah D. Eisele**Kyle M. GapinskiCarleyann E. Grant*Brian A. HornJoy A. JaegerPaul R. KellyJames H. LeeBrandon G. MarksonKirstie D. McPhersonLauren N. NewtonBlake S. RowanGregory B. Schmidt**Varun SharmaKristina M. StorlieNoel G. Villegas Jr.John P. WilkinsBriana J. Williams-StewartAlvin H. Yang*Kevin H. Yang

GeomaticsDaniel C. AnunciacionLeah M. BowerDavid A. BrockTrevor J. Brown**Lillian A. CapellDaniel J. CollinsWaylon J. EvansCurtis J. Guyer*David A. ParretScott P. UdyBrendan M. Welsh

Mechanical EngineeringJoyell R. Acuna**Jordan N. Batac*Sam J. Guzauskas*Nicholas J. A. HazeltonMartin T. HenkeAna I. LambranoLex A. LitzenJen-Wei Liu*Ryan J. McClain

Carmina R. MojicaPatrick R. MosherWarren R. H. NicoletErichson L. PascualStephanie J. Petersen**Garrett H. Prokosch*Alexander J. ShuckerowDominic C. Thompson*

CLASS OF 2016COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

DR. FRED BARLOW, DEAN

*Cum Laude, **Magna Cum Laude, ***Summa Cum LaudeGonfalon carried by Jonathan C. Brady, B.S. Engineering, 2015

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MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OFPUBLIC HEALTHPublic Health PracticeLaila J. AllenAndrea N. AppaOlivia C. BarrowJessika M. BeamJuliana M. CrandallDavid C. FitzgeraldJason D. HahnElizabeth A. T. KingTracey A. MartinsonRyan B. McWilliamsChristopher M. NelsonTara L. StillerJean M. W. TsigonisMelissa Viator


Dietetic InternshipAndrea Y. AlexanderKylie J. BurnsSarah T. DeGraffenriedNicole C. MillerCeline M. B. SiddallMelissa D. Tholl


BACHELOR OF ARTSJusticeDaniel N. BelleriveBrian D. CaldwellJoshua T. CasselmanBrandi J. T. CorderoDominick C. EubankHaley R. GagnonWilliam C. HomesteadCamilla Hussein-Scott*Erin N. JacksonRyan A. JakubekJessica M. Leigh

Yarima Lopez RodriguezJessica M. MadisonFrazier T. Manfull**Jessica G. MannhardtSean P. McErlaneJohn D. McGrawMichael R. McGuffinShannon M. Moore**Allisa Nguyen*Francis P. NicholaiMontana L. NolanJacob S. OverwayKari L. PeltolaAshleigh P. RadvanskyKelsey L. SmithKristen M. SpeyererJason L. StaceyRobin P. M. Stepetin*Jennifer L. TillmanBrandon N. TranKenosha A. Wright

Legal StudiesBrandon H. ClarkCasey K. GilmoreJessica M. PahkalaNathel C. Sims**

BACHELOR OFHUMAN SERVICESRebecca J. Ayers*LauraBeth R. Dodd*Emmanuellyn A. EbueBrianna D. JoubertAmber M. Meyer**Ashley C. TrainiEmily E. Weimer*Ericka L. Weynand

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEDental HygieneCrystal D. Braddock*Crystal L. GuintuTianalyn K. Honda BurgessLillygean M. Murray**

DieteticsIsabel V. MeadJoseph J. NyholmAlexa B. Pullen

Leslee L. Rogers**Margaret E. Rohr*Mackinzie B. Schriver*Darci J. Topp**Mikel A. Winkelman

Health SciencesLauren M. Bauder*Christina R. DavisZachary J. DotasCallie L. FlanaganYomar A. GonzalezSarah A. SullivanApril Danne P. Utanes

MedicalLaboratory ScienceGlenn R. Brown Jr.*Anel QuirozCody C. Sarle

NutritionLindsey A. AkinJennifer L. Higby*

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OFAPPLIED SCIENCEDental AssistingAmber N. BareLeah M. BehrensKacey M. EzellKari J. GilmanMina KimAmanda M. Strandberg**

Dental HygieneSamantha J. Ammann*Breanna D. Arbeit*Jaci E. Blossom*Melissa K. H. Castle*Katherine H. GronnBrenna L. Hattenburg*Ellen P. HoltChiemi KarinoAli A. LundRuth Malak*Elizabeth L. Roedl

Sue SoChristy M. Widman

Fire and Emergency Services TechnologyShawn R. BrownMatthew C. CulpAlexa R. GilbertDaniel M. Hall*Charles J. Miller*Iain C. MillerWilliam E. ParryBrian R. Rowe*

Human ServicesJoshua R. Adams*Rebecca AndersonLee BreinigKelley A. ClouserWilliam L. Dill*Hubert I. DinkinsMiles H. JohnsonLonnie Jones IIIIris L. KlinglerTimothy J. WeiseJaclyn B. Williams**Benjamin C. Wilson

Medical AssistingBrittany M. FrederickCaymon E. HaynesMichaela C. Schaefer

Medical LaboratoryTechnologyRhonda D. Nordquist

Paralegal StudiesErica S. Lee

Physical Therapist AssistantSeth J. Arnold*

Radiologic TechnologyJenelle N. Bennett*Mikayla R. BlevinsKelcy A. BurfordLily M. ChoiSylvia M. Gates**Sarah M. Hale*

CLASS OF 2016COLLEGE OF HEALTH

WILLIAM HOGAN, DEAN

*Cum Laude, **Magna Cum Laude, ***Summa Cum LaudeGonfalon carried by Sarah Wallner, B.S. Nursing Science, 2005

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Eva M. M. Kowalski**Heather M. LesleKati M. LindstromLinsay M. OldsenTimothy R. RaemaekerCraig S. SandefurChelsea J. TetzlaffPatrick R. Whitmore

CERTIFICATES

Civic EngagementEmily L. Herbig

Dental AssistingIvy M. BeckAlyssa V. CottrellMaria D. Douglas

SCHOOL OF NURSING

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF SCIENCENursing ScienceAlison D. ArmourDebra C. BooysenHeath ChristiansonRhianne E. ChristophersonShawna R. CookeFlorence A. CostelloJessica DavisDeborah J. ForchtAudrey M. FroneKari L. GreenStephanie G. KleinSara J. LangGerald MartoneAnnabel K. MorenoAdam L. RandallCasta L. TownsleyTabitha M. WallerLisa M. Zatz

GRADUATE CERTIFICATESNursing EducationMarianne Johnstone-Petty


BACHELOR OF SCIENCENursing ScienceTara J. AgnewSitka A. E. Beech

Amber R. BoschKristen M. BrandnerDarby J. BrownMatthew E. BrownMarina Rae P. CaparasMadison R. Carey**Laurel J. Carlsen*Amanda L. CluteRae J. CunninghamCallie J. DietrichStephanie R. Dolchok*Jamie L. DucasMary E. DunnyStephanie D. FranciscoShawn M. GeorgeJessica L. GrayJordan K. T. GrayJhomar R. Hermano*Elizaveta N. HigginsSerith R. HinelineJohanna Huffman*Karen A. IngrahamLeah KaufmanMaria M. Lee*Ji D. LibrandoHaleigh S. Lloyd*Matthew A. Lyon*Sara J. Mateja*Michelle M. MuchaEmily E. NeumuthMy V. NguyenMatthew J. PackaAlannah M. RiceAmanda L. RidgewayCassie L. RobertsJessica I. SangsterAshley E. SappArlene C. SudariaSarah G. SyvertsonAlyssa T. TackeSee ThaoCatherine M. TurnbullKarrin L. WittenbergerRuthanne B. Yadao

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OFAPPLIED SCIENCENursingXin An*Jennifer C. Anderson**Stormy G. AntonovichKaye T. L. Berg**Cassandra K. Boze*Jennifer L. BrackenNikole J. Byrd*Leslie M. CannonMichele D. CokerJoyce E. Coty

Kirsten D. CrushMarites D. C. DanugraoJayne K. DeatherageSabrina W. DementShkelqim J. DobrovaKendra DrisdomKameran L. EmersonScott M. Green**Danielle N. GriffithKelly R. Harris**Gloria J. Hartley-CompeauElizabeth HaynesKatherine S. HilpertLynsee L. InnesJoanna C. JagowTiffany M. JohnsonTeiresha R. JonesJoel R. Kincaid Jr.Alysha J. KneelandCatherine M. LivingstonBreanna M. LohseGary M. Lose*Justin I. McGrawTina H. MillsDavid E. MondokAmy M. Neel**Lydia A. NeiserJody E. NelsonAmanda J. NethRachel M. Olson**Amber N. OrtmanChelsea A. OstnesBarbara J. PachecoMarshal A. Packa*Lynne N. PetersenMarlyn B. QuintoShannon K. RigsbyMaria K. RutlandSusan K. SalsburyHeather A. SchiedermayerTerriann ShellChelsea M. ShipleyJulie L. Tallent GrinnellMarivic TanCharley D. TegerdineMelissa A. WilliamsAliana H. WoodCatherine J. Yabes

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OFSOCIAL WORKSheila M. BakerMiriam E. BohnertPatricia M. ChapmanBarbara D. Dick

Dennis W. Franks Jr.Virginia HasselKatelyn R. McClellandMisti D. MusgraveAlexander C. PendreyCarmela RamirezRebecca M. RodriguezNichole C. RowlandCherry N. SchaffanJoni M. StammJoseph K. StrangMireille L. Sullivan

GRADUATECERTIFICATESSocial Work ManagementSheila M. BakerKatelyn R. McClelland


BACHELOR OFSOCIAL WORKMohamed A. AdeWill BenjaminDawnyale L. BoldsWilliam R. BoylesJessica L. BrooksStephanie L. Button*Corrine M. Daniels*Kristen R. DavisRachel L. DavisKathleen D. J. Doyle**Elizabeth S. GallesKerry A. S. GrayRamon G. GutierrezVictoria L. HemphillJasmine A. D. C. Hendricks*Devin M. Johnson**Rebekah E. M. KeeneJeannine A. KouassiMeaghan E. LessardNichole L. Lloyd***William R. Lucas Jr.Erin M. Lusk*Elizabeth Michael-TrumbullNikita G. Nichol-LinnKimberly M. OrangeZhenia C. PetersonCassandra M. SasLindsey K. Silko**Lisa Y. TyppoLorraine M. Willis

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MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF SCIENCECareer and Technical Education Naomi S. EverettMichael S. GullettAmber C. Novak


BACHELOR OF ARTSHospitality and Restaurant ManagementLauren K. HamminghLeonJa K. HolliePricilla V. KeithJeffrey A. Ortlieb*

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEAviation TechnologyMarie-Sophie Boggasch***Dylan A. Chalifour**Kimberly M. DaughertyJason P. DuffyDavis M. Dunlap*Hayley L. HarrisZaidy M. JacoboScott L. JustesenBrian L. PetersonTomo Spaic

Construction ManagementSkyler P. Calhoun*Carson A. ClubbNathan C. CousineauJacob H. Craig*Robert W. HelzerAndrew R. HornakChristopher G. JohnsonBraden KinnebrewMarjus KuqoJohn D. MaguireWilliam R. McBrideMartin J. Meenaghan

Marissa M. Myrick**Michael W. PhillipsJoseph H. ReynoldsThomas J. SpitzerRodolfo Vaquera

Physical EducationDudley M. BabbKenneth H. S. BrownChad M. GarnerEthan M. Kazmierczak*James B. PerrellWillie A. PhillipsDavid M. RasmussenDavid TrimDaniel E. WilliamsTyler J. Yoder

TechnologyRonnie A. AdamsSaara J. Alatervo**Derek J. AlexanderCassandra L. Archibald**Benjamin S. BriggsMaiken A. Erickson*Ryan M. LeBlancTheodore J. Manolas IIIRobert C. MarshallPaul D. Russell

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE OFAPPLIED SCIENCEAir Traffic ControlAlexander N. Agosti*Dustin L. JonesJessica A. McKeeCarolyn E. McVey*Timothy M. Platt*Eric A. Pringle

ApprenticeshipTechnologiesKyle B. Wilson

Architectural and Engineering TechnologyChristopher M. Bare*Jethro B. Swavely**Nathan L. Syvertson

Automotive TechnologyTimothy L. GrosdidierKosmos O. HarrisonRonald A. Malerich IIStefan S. Reischach

Aviation AdministrationRobert D. BarnettValerie M. ClarkKimberly M. DaughertyAhnna D. Powell**

Aviation Maintenance TechnologyRigor Mark R. GabrielRichard A. GingrasLynsey R. Justice

Computer andNetworking TechnologyJameil T. AtkinsCurtis L. Ayers IIWhitney S. BakerGarrett F. H. CoxStephan T. J. JonesBlair D. KelleyCharlene A. PetersonNathaniel J. RarrickWhayne M. SebreyCarver A. Wahlstrom

Computer Information and Office SystemsSarah C. BerryTammera C. Steele

Culinary ArtsStephanie D. AnayaRyan M. Armstrong*Kayla M. ChristiansenLynn S. Cushwa

Daniela C. De La TorreSuk Jun LeeDemetria D. LyonsTaylor A. OldhamPamela E. OrtizShanica RoysterLaurie K. ShellabargerKaeli StanglDaniel J. D. SternHeather D. TowMark D. WeilSenjaya Young***

Occupational Safetyand HealthHans H. AndersenAaron L. ArredondoJoshua B. BinnigJoseph E. BreidingerBradley R. BrileyDeborah L. BurksBrent W. FergusonMichael R. Hupe*James A. LarkeyChristopher R. Madrid*Wendy I. ParsonsBobbie J. PerkinsJessica L. Samskar*Allison J. Turner*Kelsey A. Williams

Welding and Nondestructive Testing TechnologyElizabeth A. HoweMelissa A. Nys*Wiley N. TaylorHenry C. ThorneJesse L. Walty

CERTIFICATES

Architectural TechnologyAndrew d. G. Baluyut

CLASS OF 2016COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

DR. BONNIE NYGARD, INTERIM DEAN

*Cum Laude, **Magna Cum Laude, ***Summa Cum LaudeGonfalon carried by Ellen M. Berkley-Johnson, A.A.S. Computer Information and Office Systems, 2014

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Automotive TechnologyNathan F. BlockJustin M. MikulaJorge Palermo

Aviation Maintenance Technology, AirframeDanielle L. CarrithersRigor Mark R. GabrielCharles R. HosackPatrick C. Wheaton

Aviation Maintenance Technology, PowerplantAntonio BenavidesDaniel R. CainAllison DonaghyRigor Mark R. GabrielCharles R. HosackMichael R. InmanLynsey R. JusticeAndrew K. MartinChad I. M. NuttallKurt W. RisingJack R. StewardRika SuzukiPatrick C. Wheaton

Civil TechnologyAndrew d. G. BaluyutMatthew J. Morner

Heavy Duty Transportation and EquipmentJesse M. BuellerDaniel A. Hirschberg

Mechanical and Electrical TechnologyAndrew d. G. Baluyut

Retail ManagementDawn M. DeMallieBrandon L. Stebbins

Structural TechnologyAndrew d. G. Baluyut

CLASS OF 2016UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE

DR. JOHN MOURACADE, INTERIM DEAN

*Cum Laude, **Magna Cum Laude, ***Summa Cum Laude, ± Forty-Ninth State FellowGonfalon carried by Kivalina Grove, B.S. Psychology, 2015

Honors Graduates are students who have completed all of the requirements of their disciplinary college and of the University Honors academic program, including a senior thesis or project, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. University Honors Scholars have completed all of their respective requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. University Honors Scholars are wearing a green and gold fourragère (shoulder cord) along with a gold honor cord signifying traditional Latin honors.

UNIVERSITY HONORS SCHOLARS

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF ARTSEnvironment and SocietyDevin S. Johnson*

Political ScienceMatthieu F. Ostrander**

PsychologyNicole J. Wetzel*

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEBiological SciencesAlice J. Choi*Maegan E. Lange*Kelsey A. Meacham**Vanessa L. Muhlenbruch*

ChemistryAlexis M. Grieser

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY

BACHELOR OF ARTSEconomicsMatthieu F. Ostrander**

COLLEGE OFENGINEERINGBACHELOR OF SCIENCEMechanical EngineeringNicholas J. A. Hazelton

COLLEGE OF HEALTH

BACHELOR OF ARTSLegal StudiesNathel C. Sims**

BACHELOR OF SCIENCENursing ScienceJhomar R. Hermano*

BACHELOR OFSOCIAL WORKElizabeth Michael-Trumbull

HONORS GRADUATES

COLLEGE OF ARTSAND SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF ARTSLanguagesIain C. Miller

PsychologyChristyn T. Luu

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEBiological SciencesIain C. Miller

ChemistryClaire I. Bradbury

Natural SciencesIain C. Miller

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GRADUATING WITH HONORS

UNIVERSITY HONORSAssociate and baccalaureate degree students graduating with honors in May 2016 are wearing a gold honor cord. Throughout the program, they are recognized by the stars next to their names. Honors are indicated as follows:

*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude

To be eligible to graduate with honors, associate and baccalaureate degree-seeking students must first earn a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above in all college work attempted at UAA. A transfer student who is earning an associate degree must complete a minimum of 15 resident credits with academic letter grades to be eligible to graduate with honors. A transfer student who is earning a baccalaureate degree must complete a minimum of 30 resident credits with academic letter grades to be eligible to graduate with honors. All transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above in all college work attempted both at UAA and at all other accredited institutions attended and for all courses used to fulfill the degree program in order to graduate with honors. At UAA, graduation with honors represents a student’s entire academic history. All grades and credits earned will be included in determining eligibility to graduate with honors (Ds, Fs, retaken courses, courses lost in academic bankruptcy, etc.). In addition, a student transferring coursework and grades must have a minimum of 70 percent of their credits submitted with letter grades to be eligible to graduate with honors. Honors are awarded to associate and baccalaureate degree students with cumulative GPAs as follows:

* Cum Laude .......................................... 3.50 to 3.79 ** Magna Cum Laude ............................ 3.80 to 3.99 *** Summa Cum Laude .......................................... 4.00

DEPARTMENTAL HONORSBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENTAL HONORS

To graduate with Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences, students must be a declared biological sciences major. In addition, students must meet the requirements for graduation with honors as published in the UAA catalog, meet the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences in biological sciences, and earn a GPA of 3.50 or above in major requirements. During the senior year of their academic program, students must complete BIOL A499 Senior Thesis with a minimum grade of B. This includes completion of a thesis research project. Biological sciences faculty members must approve the project proposal and final written report.

Kelsey A. Meacham

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Chemistry, students must be a declared chemistry major; satisfy all requirements for the Bachelor of Science in chemistry; meet the requirements for graduation with honors as published in the UAA catalog; and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 in chemistry classes. In addition, students must complete with distinction, a written assignment in the style of a chemical journal based on the research performed in CHEM A498 Individual Research. Students must notify the departmental honors committee in writing at the time they file their application for graduation with the Office of the Registrar that they intend to graduate with departmental honors.

Kevin E. Fitzpatrick

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COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Computer Science, students must be a declared computer science major, meet the requirements for graduation with honors as published in the UAA catalog, satisfy all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in computer science and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above in their major requirements. In addition, students must complete 12 upper-division credits required for the major in residence.

Gabriel F. Esposito Michael M. Mobley

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Economics, students must be a declared economics major. In addition, students must meet requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration in economics, maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in their major requirements, complete ECON A492 Seminar in Economics Research with a grade of A or complete a research paper with a grade of A that demonstrates independent economic research in a semester-length independent study course, and receive an honors score on a comprehensive examination for economics majors.

Jessica F. Baker Daniel E. Bonin Evan G. Dodd Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald Hunter Guthrie Jasmin M. Martin Evan J. Mulcahy Sarah L. Nichols Matthieu F. Ostrander Random J. Reamey Nicholas A. Stoudt Molly B. Watt Nicole M. Willson

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Engineering, students must be a declared engineering major with a specialty in computer systems engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering and complete all program requirements for the Bachelor of Science in engineering. In addition, students must be an active member of both a national and an on-campus student chapter of a professional engineering society, maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in all courses applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering, and gain approval for, complete and present a design/research project prior to applying for graduation.

Carleyann E. Grant

ENGLISH DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in English, students must be a declared English major, meet the requirements for graduation with honors as published in the UAA catalog, satisfy all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in English (literature, rhetoric or education option), and maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in all courses in the English major. In addition, students must complete six credits of specific 400-level topics courses with a grade of A and complete ENGL A499 English Honors with a grade of A in the judgment of two faculty readers.

Wolfgang Q. Olsson

GEOMATICS DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Geomatics, students must be a declared geomatics major and complete all major requirements. In addition, students must be an active member of both a national and an on-campus student chapter of a professional geomatics society, maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in all geomatics and geographic information system courses and a cumulative GPA of 3.30, gain approval for and complete a design/research project prior to applying for graduation, pass the Fundamentals of Surveying Examination and document a minimum of eight weeks’ work experience in an engineering or engineering-related position.

Trevor J. Brown Lillian A. Capell Daniel J. Collins Curtis J. Guyer Brendan M. Welsh

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HISTORY DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in History, students must be a declared history major. In addition, students must meet the major requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in history, meet the requirements for graduation with honors as published in the UAA catalog, maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in courses specific to the history major, complete HIST A377 Historiography with a grade of A and complete the senior seminar paper in HIST A477 with a grade of A.

Jessica J. Dison Frazier T. Manfull Aurora L. Rogers Heather A. Teel

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in International Studies, students must be a declared international studies major. In addition, students must successfully satisfy all requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in international studies, meet the requirements for graduation with honors as published in the UAA catalog, maintain a GPA of 3.80 or above in courses applicable to the degree and complete a program capstone course (GEOG A390A, HIST A390 or PHIL A400) with an honor grade of A.

Rosalie T. Gunawan Kelly A. Miller Haliehana M. Stepetin Kateryna S. Zozulya

JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Journalism and Communication, students must be a declared journalism and communication major and complete the major requirements. In addition, students must maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in courses applicable to the major and complete JPC A403 Communications and Media Research, or JPC A492 Capstone Seminar with a grade of A or B.

Sharon Yi

JUSTICE HONORSThe Justice Center awards departmental honors for outstanding achievement in the study of justice. To graduate with Justice Honors, students must meet the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Justice. In addition, students must earn a 3.20 or above cumulative GPA (including a minimum 3.50 Justice Major GPA); complete a Justice GER integrated capstone, e.g. JUST A460 or JUST A463, with an honor grade (A); and notify the Justice Undergraduate Program Coordinator of their intent to graduate with Justice Honors, in writing on or before the date they file their Applicationfor Graduation with the Office of the Registrar.

Frazier T. Manfull

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Mathematics, students must be a declared mathematics major. In addition, students must meet the requirements for graduation with honors as published in the UAA catalog, meet the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in mathematics, earn a GPA of 3.50 or above in the major requirements and complete a minimum of 12 upper-division credits required for the major in residence.

Jessica F. Baker Matthew J. Byron Molly M. Matlock Brian A. Odle Yoshimitsu E. Nagaoka

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Mechanical Engineering, students must be a declared mechanical engineering major and complete all program requirements for the Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. In addition, students must maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in all courses applicable to the Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, and gain approval for, complete and present a design/research project prior to applying for graduation.

Jordan N. Batac Sam J. Guzauskas Jen-Wei Liu Stephanie J. Petersen Garrett H. Prokosch

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MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Medical Laboratory Science, students must meet the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory science and earn a GPA of 3.50 or higher in courses applicable to the degree requirements. Only UAA and transfer courses taken within the last seven years are included in the GPA for departmental honors. Students must also pass the honors elective course MEDT A402 Medical Laboratory Science Honors: Quality Assessment Project. Glenn R. Brown Jr.

MUSIC DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Music, students must be a declared major in at least one of the following programs: Bachelor of Arts in music, Bachelor of Music in music performance or Bachelor of Music in music education. In addition, students must meet the major requirements, meet the requirements for graduation with honors as published in the UAA catalog, maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in music courses applicable to the degree, complete MUS A462, which includes a senior recital, with a minimum grade of B, and receive an honors scores (based on criteria established by the department) on a comprehensive examination for majors.

Chera T. Boom Jonathan W. Cannamore

POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Political Science, students must be a declared political science major. In addition, students must successfully satisfy all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in political science, maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in courses applicable to the major, complete PS A492 Senior Seminar in Politics with an honor grade of A or B and receive an honors score (based upon criteria established by the department) on a comprehensive examination for majors. Alexander L. Anderson Kiana K. A. L. Morris Jonathon M. Taylor

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Psychology, students must be a declared psychology major. In addition, students must successfully satisfy all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in psychology, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 or above, complete PSY A412 Foundations of Modern Psychology and PSY A420 Conducting Research in Psychology and complete PSY A499 Senior Thesis, which must be approved in advance by the Undergraduate Studies Committee and carried out by following applicable departmental guidelines. Students must also notify the departmental honors committee in writing, on or before the date they file their application for graduation with the Office of the Registrar, of their intention to graduate with departmental honors. Amanda M. Cano Lucas Horn

SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Social Work, students must be a declared social work major. In addition, students must complete a minimum of 30 Bachelor of Social Work major credits at UAA, earn a GPA of 3.75 or above in upper-division courses specific to the social work major and complete SWK A363 and A498 as well as one applied statistics course. William R. Boyles Jasmine A. D. C. Hendricks Elizabeth Michael-Trumbull Lorraine M. Willis

THEATRE DEPARTMENTAL HONORSTo graduate with Departmental Honors in Theatre, students must be a declared theatre major. In addition, students must successfully satisfy all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in theatre; maintain a GPA of 3.50 or above in theatre courses applicable to the major; and complete THR A498 with a minimum grade of B prior to enrolling in and completing THR A499 Senior Thesis with a minimum grade of B. The thesis project must be approved in writing and in advance by the department faculty and be completed in the senior year. The project must culminate in a public performance or presentation. Students intending to graduate with Departmental Honors in Theatre must notify the department at least one year prior to applying for graduation. Joshua A. Evans

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HONOR SOCIETIESALPHA DELTA NU

Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society is affiliated with the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN). Chartered in 2013, the Beta Iota Chapter is the UAA Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu. The objective of the honor society is to recognize the academic excellence of students in the study of the associate degree nursing and to promote scholarship. The society shall encourage the pursuit of advanced degrees in the profession of nursing as well as continuing education as a lifelong responsibility.

Xin An Jennifer C. Anderson Kaye T. L. Berg Cassandra K. Boze Nikole J. Byrd Leslie M. Cannon Marites D. C. Danugrao Taylor B. Franklin Jennifer M. Hagel Kelly R. Harris Lynsee L. Innes Teiresha R. Jones Amanda K. Kenny Alysha J. Kneeland Catherine M. Livingston Breanna M. Lohse Gary M. Lose Tina H. Mills Amy M. Neel Barbara J. Pacheco Lynne N. Petersen Marlyn B. Quinto Maria K. Rutland Heather A. Schiedermayer Marivic Tan Charley D. Tegerdine

ALPHA PHI SIGMAAlpha Phi Sigma is the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Its purpose is the recognition of scholastic excellence by undergraduate and graduate students in the criminal justice sciences and related fields. To be eligible for Alpha Phi Sigma at UAA, undergraduates must maintain a 3.20 or above cumulative GPA, a 3.20 or above GPA in their Justice or Legal Studies courses, and major or minor in either Justice or Legal Studies at the UAA Justice Center. Alpha Phi Sigma was founded in 1942 at Washington State University. Since 1975, it has had affiliate status with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) and has held its national convention in conjunction with the annual ACJS meeting. The Omega Xi Chapter, chartered in 1980, is the oldest nationally affiliated student honor society on the UAA campus. Students in Alpha Phi Sigma may be recognized by a royal blue and gold honor cord.

Brandi J. T. Cordero Camilla Hussein-Scott Jessica M. Leigh Frazier T. Manfull Jessica G. Mannhardt Sean P. McErlane Allisa Nguyen Montana L. Nolan Nathel C. Sims Kelsey L. Smith Robin P. M. Stepetin Jennifer L. Tillman

BETA GAMMA SIGMABeta Gamma Sigma was founded as a national organization in 1913. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate or master’s program at a school accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The mission of Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement and personal excellence in the study and practice of business. Beta Gamma Sigma also strives to foster in its members an enduring commitment to the principles and values of the Society: honor and integrity.

Katelin R. Bethel Alicia L. Budahl Iuliia S. Chepurko Paige C. Hahn Dominique E. Kurth Lucas K. Miller Misty L. Pfeifer Cameron A. Poindexter Danielle K. Ray Hunter R. Romberg Mario Roncador Misha Sajjad Kaitlyn R. Surdyk David D. Vogel

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GOLDEN KEYGolden Key International Honor Society was founded at Georgia State University on Nov. 29, 1977, and has chapters at more than 240 major colleges and universities in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Australia and Malaysia. Organized as an interdisciplinary organization to recognize and encourage outstanding upper-division students, Golden Key is a student-run service organization committed to meeting the needs of scholastic achievers. A trained national staff and local advisors provide leadership and service to local chapters. Students in Golden Key may be recognized by a gold medallion on a blue and gold ribbon, a gold satin sash with a blue logo or a blue and gold honor cord.

Jennifer C. Anderson Elyce Hackley Camilla Hussein-Scott Gary M. Lose Melissa G. Mallett Tina H. Mills Hailey E. Oglesbee Marshal A. Packa Heather A. Schiedermayer Sarah A. Sullivan

PHI ALPHAThe Phi Alpha National Honor Society, Epsilon Chi Chapter, serves to promote a closer bond among students of social work and enter into more intimate fellowship with those dedicated to the promotion of humanitarian goals and ideals. It is a professional group for which quality educational preparation is deemed imperative. Students and faculty involved in social work education at the University of Alaska Anchorage foster high standards of education for social work and invite into membership those who have attained excellence of scholarship and distinction of achievement as students of social work. Students in Phi Alpha may be recognized by a medallion on a royal blue and light gold ribbon.

Mohamed A. Ade Sheila M. Baker Patricia M. Chapman Kristen R. Davis Jasmine A. D. C. Hendricks Devin M. Johnson Elizabeth Michael-Trumbull Carmela Ramirez Rebecca M. Rodriguez Mireille L. Sullivan Lorraine M. Willis

PHI ALPHA THETAPhi Alpha Theta is the National Honor Society in History. Organized in 1921, Phi Alpha Theta is composed of students and faculty who have demonstrated excellence in the study and writing of history. As a professional society, it seeks to bring students and faculty together both intellectually and socially for mutual understanding in their common interest in the study of history. The most important ideas of Phi Alpha Theta include the spirit of respect, rejection of discrimination and injustice, and the need to accept responsibility. Students in Phi Alpha Theta may be recognized by red sashes.

Jenell J. Mee Kaarin R. Ramer Aurora L. Rogers Heather A. Teel

PHI KAPPA PHIThe Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 at the state universities of Maine, Tennessee and Pennsylvania to recognize and encourage superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. The UAA chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was chartered in 1990. The society was named Phi Kappa Phi from the initial letter of the Greek words forming its adopted motto: Philosophia Krateito Photon, “Let the love of learning rule humanity.” Nomination to membership in Phi Kappa Phi is very selective, and is based upon academic achievement and good character. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is limited to students with a GPA of 3.8 and above. A medallion on a blue ribbon recognizes students in Phi Kappa Phi.

Saara J. Alatervo Jennifer C. Anderson Cynthia A. Hill Monica H. Perez-Verdia Jean M. W. Tsigonis Melissa Viator

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PSI CHIPsi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, is an affiliate of the American Psychology Association and the American Psychological Society. It was founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is limited to graduate and undergraduate students who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet rigorous qualifications. Students in Psi Chi may be recognized by a gold and blue honor cord.

Caleb J. Amos Ashley P. Bell Brooke N. Burnett Erin L. Cockreham Paige N. Cordell Tessamae M. Endes Jill M. Evans Lucas Horn Stephanie D. Hsu Jessica E. Martin Tayler S. Matthews Kirsten R. McBride Allisa Nguyen Wanda D. Reed Sierra A. Robinson Rus’sel S. Sampson Jeanette S. Smart Nicole J. Wetzel

SIGMA THETA TAUSigma Theta Tau is the International Honor Society for Nursing. Theta Omicron is the society’s chapter at UAA. Its purposes are to recognize superior achievements, recognize the development of leadership qualities, foster high professional standards, encourage creative work and strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession. The society was named Sigma Theta Tau, the first letters of the Greek words Storga, Tharsos and Tima, which mean love, courage and honor. Students in Sigma Theta Tau may be recognized by a purple and white honor cord.

Tara J. Agnew Kristen M. Brandner Madison R. Carey Amanda L. Clute Callie J. Dietrich Stephanie R. Dolchok Mary E. Dunny Jessica L. Gray Jordan K. Gray Jhomar R. Hermano Serith R. Hineline Johanna Huffman Karen A. Ingraham Leah Kaufman Stephanie G. Klein Sara J. Lang Haleigh S. Lloyd Matthew A. Lyon Sara J. Mateja Emily E. Neumuth My V. Nguyen Monica H. Perez-Verdia Alannah M. Rice Cassie L. Roberts Jessica I. Sangster Ashley E. Sapp Karrin L. Wittenberger

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LEADERSHIP HONORSLEADERSHIP FELLOWS HONORS

The College of Business and Public Policy’s Leadership Fellows Program is a co-curricular mentoring program for exceptional graduate and senior-level undergraduate students who are committed to leadership, and to personal and professional development. The Leadership Fellows Honors are awarded to recognize and honor students in the program who have successfully demonstrated leadership in the classroom as well as in the community. Over the course of an entire academic year, mentored by both CBPP faculty and Anchorage’s business leaders, these students have completed a demanding list of co-curricular requirements. They have proven they are ready to be future leaders who meet the needs of Alaska organizations. Recipients of CBPP Leadership Fellows Honors may be recognized by a green, gold, and purple honor cord.

Steven A. Czajkowski Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald Arie V. Henry Kaitlin A. Morris Amy B. Noe Kaitlyn R. Surdyk Daniel L. Valette Adam G. Ward

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP HONORSLeadership Honors are awarded to recognize and honor the effort of an individual who has maintained academic excellence and whose leadership has significantly contributed to the University of Alaska Anchorage. The leadership contributions of these honorees have enhanced the educational mission of UAA and promoted individual and collective growth, thereby enhancing student life at UAA. Recipients of UAA Leadership Honors may be recognized by a crimson honor cord.

Alice J. Choi Sean M. Costello Callie J. Dietrich Camilla Hussein-Scott Audrey E. Leary Michael R. McGuffin Dorothy M. Ochoa Matthieu F. Ostrander Mark J. Riley Hayley M. Rodgers Mario Roncador Gerhard J. Sells Hayleigh D. Stephens Kaitlyn R. Surdyk Jonathon M. Taylor Adam G. Ward

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COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEESpecial thanks to this year’s commencement committee.

Their dedication and hard work made this celebration possible.

Bridgett Dyson, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Events Manager, University Advancement

Jeffrey Bemis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Operations, Alaska Airlines Center

Anita Bradbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Coordinator, Student Life and Leadership

Glenn Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Director, Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Marian Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Vice Provost of Faculty Services

Felipe Castro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities and Campus Services

Lindsey Chadwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Registrar

Cedar Cussins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Videography and Technical Support Specialist, College of Arts and Sciences

June Ebert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technology/Computer/Software Buyer, University Bookstore

Jessica Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Specialist, University Advancement

Mel Kalkowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Military Programs, Community and Technical College

Eric Lopez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contract Administrator, Facilities Planning and Construction

Cindy Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catering Manager, UAA/NMS Catering

Bob Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty, AET, CM Staff, Facilities Planning and Construction

Danielle Meeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Event Manager, Alaska Airlines Center

Shane Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manager, Wendy Williamson Auditorium

Annie Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Student Life and Leadership

Chris Orheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager, Alaska Airlines Center

Sherry Pender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event Catering Manager/NMS Alaska Airlines Center

Catherine Shenk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscaping Supervisor

Tara Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President, Faculty Senate

Chris Turletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities and Campus Services

Paula Urtubey-Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Director, Student Leadership

Jennifer Wisel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Alumni Relations Specialist, Events, University Advancement

Mark Wolbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professor, Department of Music

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSOn behalf of UAA, the Commencement Committee truly appreciates your participation. Thank you to the following

people and organizations for making this a memorable celebration for our graduates and families:

The many UAA staff, faculty, alumni and student volunteers, who gave their time so generously.Hayley Cavitt, Demry Mebane and Robert Hockema of the Seawolf Debate Team, and

Priscilla Hensley and Dylan Blankenship, for lending their strong voices as our name readers. Alaska Dispatch News, for its generous support of the spring 2016 commencement celebration.

UAA Army ROTC Color Guard, for the Presentation of Colors.UAA Alumni Association, for providing the graduation gift and refreshments.

UAA Disability Support Services, for providing American Sign Language interpreters.UAA Facilities and Campus Services, for transporting supplies, organizing setup, providing shuttle service and keeping us safe.

UAA General Support Services, for coordinating printing and production of commencement print materials.Denali Media and GCI, for video production, broadcasting and streaming.

UAA/NMS Catering, for feeding our volunteers and staff.UAA Bookstore, for hosting the Grad Fair and coordinating sales of regalia and announcements.

Engineers Without Borders, for coordinating flower sales.UAA Architecture and Engineering Club, for coordinating candy lei sales.

Lepquinm Gumilgit Gagoadim Tsimshian Dancers, for their Alaska heritage performance.Bill Z Photography, for capturing the magic moment for each student.

Party World, for making our celebration festive.Creative Lighting and Sound, for allowing us to be seen and heard.

Alaska Event Services, for providing our décor.Green Connection and Evalyn’s Floral, for providing our plants and flowers.

MUSICThe Star-Spangled Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zaide Manzano, B.M. Education Alaska’s Flag Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Comer, B.M. Performance

University Wind EnsembleConducted by Dr. Mark E. Wolbers, Professor, UAA Department of Music

Bass ClarinetJames Webb

ClarinetMario AyerdisJoseph Cagley

Alexandra CraigReed David

Callahan FedulloSarah LarsenNicole Rieser

Gina Rountree Alex Soboleff Abby SpearsColton Welch

Alto SaxophoneJoshua Antonio

Austin Reed

Tenor SaxophoneTate Coler

Baritone SaxophoneStaci Homelvig

HornJonathan Cannamore

James Correa Jr.Margan Grover Emma Thomas

Cornet/TrumpetJohn Capo

Jaden FrazierTuan Graziano

Thomas Meacham Robert Updegrove

Bass TromboneJeff Manley

TromboneKaren Lavy

Philip Munger

EuphoniumStuart GreenfieldMatthew Murphy

TubaGreg RonnbackPatricia Sullivan

PercussionSara AnderholmFrancisco Badillo

Brady ByersAnastasia Cass

Clint Dallas

Flute Mollie AlexanderCarlos Alvarez

Miranda KennedyIsabelle Libbrecht

OboeAntonia Barela

Kelly Foran

BassoonKirby KauffmanDylan Kersten

Eb ClarinetHayden Sterling

Alto ClarinetLydia Sobek

CONGRATULATIONSTO THE CLASS OF 2016!

Dear UAA graduate,

Congratulations and welcome to the UAA Alumni Association! Your time as a college student is only the beginning of what can be a lifelong relationship with UAA.

As we embark on the challenges our state and university system face regarding the budget, know that your opinion matters. We need fresh, innovative ideas, looking at technological advances and implementations and other ways to cut costs and ensure future stability of programs throughout the university. I ask you, “What can you suggest we do to make the university more cost-effective while simultaneously having a positive impact on future UAA alumni?” We need alumni to think out of the box for new solutions that can have a positive change. Think about your past experience as a student and share new ideas for improvement.

This is one of many ways you can be part of the ever-growing UAA alumni network. We ask that you find your way to get involved, bring your ideas forth, and, together, we can ensure the best decisions are implemented that positively impact current students, alumni and our society.

Other ways to get involved and stay informed include:

• Checking out the list of alumni chapters and being a voice for future alumni!• Networking by attending the annual Green & Gold Gala and 9 in the Spine alumni events.• Attending home sporting events or just going to dinner at the Varsity Sports Grill at the Alaska Airlines Center. • Getting your Alumni WOLFcard and enjoying discounts at UAA events throughout campus.• Adding UAA Alumni apparel to your wardrobe through bookstore discounts.• Joining the LinkedIn community and following us on Facebook.• Reconnecting with professors after a year to discuss how your education has had a positive or negative impact on your career and what might be needed for future improvement. They really want to know.

Be the positive force by staying involved. If you do, I believe you will find UAA is not only an amazing university to attend, but an exceptional alma mater.

Sincerely,

Leverette Hoover, PresidentUAA Alumni Association

UAA Alumni Association | www.uaa.alaska.edu/alumni | [email protected] | 907.786.1942

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